EasyJet announces UK to Israel flights

Budget airline easyJet is to start services to Tel Aviv in Israel, it was announced today.

The no-frills carrier will begin six-a-week flights between Luton and Tel Aviv on November 2, with fares starting at £71.98 one way.

EasyJet also said it was starting twice-weekly services between Gatwick and Agadir in Morocco on November 4, with fares starting at £34.90 one way.

Commenting on the start of the Tel Aviv service, easyJet chief executive Andy Harrison said: “This is a major breakthrough. For the first time the travelling public in the London area has the choice between a high-cost traditional airline and a low-cost alternative.”

“We look forward to bringing our unique blend of low fares with friendly service to a whole new market.”